ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ
kālā bāndar
The English phrase 'black monkey' is translated into Punjabi as ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ (kālā bāndar).
This phrase is used to describe a monkey that possesses black fur.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective ਕਾਲਾ, which means 'black' and the noun ਬਾਂਦਰ, meaning 'monkey'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to multiple black monkeys, the phrase changes to ਕਾਲੇ ਬਾਂਦਰ, using the masculine plural adjective ਕਾਲੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
kālā bāndar
Did you know?
- The word ਕਾਲਾ is used in Punjabi to name the 'Kala Khatta' syrup, a popular street food flavor that is dark purple rather than true black.
- In some rural Punjabi regions, monkeys are regarded with a mix of fear and respect due to their association with the deity Hanuman, making the casual use of ਬਾਂਦਰ vary by context.
- In Punjabi culture, calling someone a ਬਾਂਦਰ can be a playful way to describe a mischievous child, similar to how 'monkey' is used in English.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ ਹੈ।oh ik kala bandar hai.That is a black monkey.
- ਇਹ ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ।ih kala bandar bahut tez hai.This black monkey is very fast.
Example conversation
Aman and Preet are looking at animals in a zoo.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਦੇਖ ਉਹ ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?Preet, dekh oh kala bandar kithe hai?Preet, look, where is that black monkey?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਅਮਨ, ਉਹ ਰੁੱਖ ਦੇ ਉੱਪਰ ਬੈਠਾ ਹੈ।Aman, oh rukh de uppar baitha hai.Aman, he is sitting on top of the tree.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਉਹ ਕਾਲਾ ਬਾਂਦਰ ਫਲ ਖਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?Ki oh kala bandar phal kha riha hai?Is that black monkey eating fruit?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Han, oh bahut shant lagg riha hai.Yes, he looks very calm.
